It’s Not You, It’s Your Books

so not only are people treating books as furniture but they are also using books as dating standards. A couple of individuals in this article refer to people carrying books, as does the picture/caption for the article. I am not sure of the reason for this article as you could insert art; music; cooking etc. any other similar ideas. perhaps this is the nyt bookreview fluff piece but overall it's a bit awkward.